Wow, what an interesting thread! So interesting to read what our Mums went through, be it only 20yrs ago or longer and how different or similar their experiences were with each child.

I was born 1981, Wollongong Hospital - 2wks late so Mum was induced, it was discovered 7hrs later I was footling breech so Mum had a c section. Not sure what pain relief she had during labour but she had a general for the section.

1997, My brother was born, Mum was 35 and had a private Ob, but the private hospital didn't deliver so she had him in Wollongong hospital, but then was transferred to the private hospital the next day I think.. She went over dates and had high BP so was again induced. I think it was another 7hrs or there abouts and she was taken in for another section. She had gas and pethidine during labour and an epidural for the section.

2002 - Last brother was born. Placenta previa this time, so another c section was planned, however at 37wks she started hemorrhaging so it was another emergency c section. Mum had an epidural with this one as well. This Bub was born in the private hospital which by this time had a birth suite. Mum also had her tubes tied during this c section.